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U.S. imports of machines for molding articles in paper pulp, paper, or paperboard (SITC 72527) totaled $7.2M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Machines for Molding Articles in Paper Pulp, Paper, or Paperboard paid $486K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.8% on $7.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machines for Molding Articles in Paper Pulp, Paper, or Paperboard imports of $7.2M in April 2026 ran 215% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWet-pulp molding machines shape slurried cellulosic fiber into three-dimensional formed products — egg cartons, protective end-caps, cup carriers, and similar molded-fiber packaging — through suction forming, pressing, and drying in a single process sequence. Growing demand for sustainable, plastic-alternative packaging has increased investment in this equipment category, particularly for food-service and e-commerce protective packaging applications. The molding process distinguishes these machines from mechanical carton-forming equipment, and the distinction is critical for correct classification.
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This heading is specifically for machines that mold articles from paper pulp, paper, or paperboard. Thermoforming of dry paperboard may qualify if the process is considered molding of paperboard, but the classification analysis should examine whether the process more closely resembles mechanical forming (carton machinery) or true molding. Technical documentation describing the forming mechanism is essential, and a customs broker should be consulted.
Sustainable packaging initiatives in food service, consumer electronics, and e-commerce fulfillment are the primary growth drivers. Brands replacing expanded polystyrene or plastic clamshells with molded-fiber alternatives are investing in this equipment, making it a capital-goods category with strong ties to environmental compliance and extended producer responsibility regulations.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $4.6M | -- | -$4.6M |
| NEW ZEALAND | $2.4M | -- | -$2.4M |
| CANADA | -- | $94K | +$94K |
| INDIA | $55K | -- | -$55K |
| CHINA | $39K | -- | -$39K |
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